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I Love Writing

Fri 27 May 2016

I was so impressed that I thought two pieces of writing about their trip to Odds Farm on Tuesday by Foundation children, Daniela and Lily, should be shared and celebrated. They should both be very proud of their work.

The Flower Corgi

Fri 27 May 2016

Yesterday, with the help of Mrs Turrall and Mrs Whittingham, six Oakfield pupils created the school's flower entry to St Andrew's Church (Clewer) Flower Festival, celebrating the Queen's 90th Birthday. The school's flower arrangement along with the Church's other entries can be viewed during the weekend of Saturday and Sunday 4th/5th June. Most importantly, can you guess what it is?

Scarlet Fever

Thu 26 May 2016

Dear Parents

Please be aware that we have had two cases of Scarlet Fever reported in our school. We have informed and taken advice from Public Health England South East. The attached information is provided by Public Health England with regard to the signs, symptoms and actions to be taken.

Following national guidance, adults and children with suspected Scarlet Fever should be kept away from school for 24 hours after the commencement of the appropriate course of antibiotics.

Please follow the web link http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Scarlet-fever/Pages/Introduction.aspx for further information. We have also uploaded an additional Public Health question and answer form.

Please contact the school office if you have any further concerns.

Isle of Wight Trip Updates

Mon 09 May 2016

Here you can find daily updates on the Year 4s field trip to the Isle of Wight from Monday 9th May to Friday 13th May.

Monday 9th May

All children and staff set off from Oakfield for Portsmouth this morning, on time, lots of smiling and excited faces.

11:45am - Have arrived on the island, all excited. Off for lunch and a walk. Will inform of arrival to hotel due early evening.

1:00pm - See picture below of all children taken after their lunch.

14:45pm - The Year 4s are having a great time at Robin Hill Country Park, they will be leaving in 30mins to make the journey back home. Estimated time of arrival at school later is 6:45pm, Mrs Hejsak will be in the school office should you have any queries.

3:00pm - Two thirds along the coastal path, a little drizzle but all still smiling.

5:00pm - All arrived at the hotel, very excited to unpack and head for dinner.

Tuesday 10th May

Everyone is up after a good nights sleep and ready for a day at Osborne House after a three course breakfast!

12.40pm - Hello from the Swiss Cottage at Osborne House, we are all having a great day! (Picture below)

5:00pm - After visiting Osborne House, we visited Snowy at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary. We had a fabulous time there. On our way back to the hotel for dinner.

Wednesday 11th May

Everyone has had a hearty breakfast this morning ready for a day at Alum Bay. Variable weather today but should be drier later for sandcastles on the beach.

3:00pm - The weather has brightened up! The Isle of Wight'ers' have been on a boat trip around the needles after lunch on the beach. Now they are having an ice lolly and getting ready to visit the sand shop at Alum Bay.

Thursday 12th May

Everyone is excited for their last full day on the Isle of Wight before they return home tomorrow. Ready for a morning of rock-pooling and an afternoon at Amazon World!

12:30pm - Having lunch outside at St Helen's Bay (picture below)

5:00pm - Had a great time rock-pooling in the sunshine. Just left Amazon World. We had a close encounter with a tortoise, iguana and an armadillo. Have definitely worked up an appetite. Sandcastle competition tonight.

Friday 13th May

9:00am - Everyone is up, fed and packed. The bags are being loaded onto the coach and the Isle of Wight'ers' are saying goodbye to the sands hotel for another year. They will spend the morning and early afternoon at Robin Hill Country Park before their journey back home.

Bird Watch

Fri 06 May 2016

Take a look at our bird camera with live feed to the library TV! Here, we hope you give you an update on the progress of our nesting neighbours...

DAY 1: Friday 22nd April, we have at least 6 eggs in the nest.

DAY 4: Monday 25th April, a clearer picture of 6 eggs in the nest.

DAY 5: Tuesday 26th April, our Great Tit can be seen in the left hand corner sitting in the nest, keeping those eggs warm.

DAY 7: Thursday 28th April, the parent bird/s have been busy making sure the nest is cosy and keeping the eggs warm in this cold weather.

DAY 8: Friday 29th April, the parent bird/s can be seen both outside on the tree in the sunshine and sitting on the nest. Can you spot him?

DAY 16: The eggs hatched over the weekend, we now have chicks. The parent birds are feeding them regularly and keeping them warm.

DAY 20: Wednesday 11th May, the chicks are getting bigger after being fed regularly, see picture below. How many chicks can you see?

DAY 28: Thursday 19th May, the chicks are much bigger now and have lots of feathers. We have the sound on the television so you can hear them constantly 'chirping' for more food!

DAY 32: Monday 23rd May, the chicks have grown so much over the past few days, some have already left, 3 more to go...

DAY 34: Wednesday 25th May, all of the birds have now flown the nest!